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AO55 HVC

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,026 mi
Last recorded71,026 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 71,026 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front tyres are different size to rears

Fail 24 May 2016 71,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

front tyres are different size to rears

wipers not tested

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,823 miles

slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bushes

Fail 29 May 2015 67,781 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bushes

Pass 9 May 2014 62,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

surface corrosion to offside door shut

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,292 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 45,984 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,021 miles

both front lower arm rear rear bushes splitting

Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,359 miles

All four tyres parishing on side wall

Fail 15 Dec 2009 16,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,632 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 14,056 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AO55 HVC is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 43,813 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 HVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO55 HVC is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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